Claim: "All of the female hostages are dead. Where is the outrage? Savages", wrote Laura Loomer, an influential far-right activist, following the news of the release of Israeli hostages on October 13, 2025.

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DW Fact check: False Here’s why it’s false: On October 13, only male hostages were released. But most of the surviving female hostages were already freed during the November 2023 ceasefire. In fact, more than 70 female hostages have been returned to their families.

Reviewed by DW ↗ · October 13, 2025